Colovore is hiring a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical leadership for the design, construction, and operations of our high-density data centers. This role guides multidisciplinary teams across new developments, capacity expansions, commissioning, and active site support.
What You'll Do
- Support the design and specification of data center electrical infrastructure, including power distribution systems, engine-generators, UPS systems, and automated power transfer systems.
- Oversee electrical system design and implementation including review of MEP engineering consultant designs, calculations, sequence of operations, power system studies (short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, thermal ampacity), and verification of controls compliance with Owner Project Requirements (OPR).
- Assist in developing data hall layouts including modular IT Pod configurations, PDU power weaves, RPP striping, IT rack power whip distribution, and coordination with multiple cooling distribution options.
- Review Revit models, design drawings, and submittals for accuracy and constructability.
- Lead external architectural, civil/structural, and MEP engineering teams during site selection, design development, and permitting.
- Support construction teams with RFI responses, design clarifications, installation oversight, and electrical construction QA/QC.
- Participate in factory witness testing, commissioning, and integrated systems testing for new builds and retrofits.
- Help evaluate vendor proposals and equipment specifications to ensure alignment with performance requirements.
- Manage as-constructed Revit models for Colovore internal use including development of digital twins.
- Support operations teams in troubleshooting, tuning, and optimizing electrical systems across active data centers.
- Perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective actions for electrical issues or performance deviations.
- Analyze operational data to identify efficiency improvements, reliability enhancements, and capacity-planning insights.
- Assist in drafting, updating, and reviewing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) related to electrical system operation and maintenance.
- Collaborate with Mechanical Engineers, Controls Engineers, and Operations Teams to ensure electrical system integration and operational effectiveness.
- Work with Development, Finance, and Business Units to provide electrical design input for feasibility studies and cost models.
- Support sustainability initiatives, energy-efficiency improvements, and innovation in high-density power distribution and cooling approaches.
- Write, update and maintain electrical system documentation, including Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR), engineering specifications, record (as-built) design documents, equipment vendor information, factory test and commissioning test results, and system performance analyses.
- Prepare technical reports, engineering summaries, and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all electrical engineering work aligns with regulatory, code, safety, and security compliance requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 7 years of electrical engineering experience in data center design & construction.
- Hands-on experience leading and executing electrical system design, construction administration, commissioning, and operations support.
- Familiarity with NFPA, ANSI/IEEE, UL, and IEC standards, building codes, and electrical engineering best practices.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related electrical discipline.
- Strong understanding of concurrently maintainable, high-availability electric power systems and electrical infrastructure in mission-critical environments.
- Ability to perform and analyze engineering calculations (short-circuit, voltage drop, real/reactive power capacity, PUE, overcurrent settings).
- Experience reading, interpreting, and reviewing engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and submittals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose system issues and recommend solutions.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for interfacing with internal stakeholders, external consultants, vendors, and contractors.
- Ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and construction/operations functions.
- Proficiency with engineering tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, CYMCAP, and SKM/ETAP.
- Strong attention to detail, documentation habits, and project follow-through.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple ongoing projects.
Nice to Have
- EIT or PE preferred.
Technical Stack
- AutoCAD
- Revit
- CYMCAP
- SKM/ETAP
Team & Environment
Member of the Design & Engineering team collaborating closely with Land Acquisition, Construction, and Facility Operations teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth.
Colovore is an equal opportunity employer.
